While IBM remains patent king with 37,407 active families, Apple, Qualcomm, and Amazon saw explosive growth. The bigger story? Banks are now patent powerhouses as they transform into tech companies.
China has approved groundbreaking platinum and palladium futures contracts that accept sponge metal for delivery – a world first. This comes as the country faces major market shifts including VAT changes and booming electric vehicle sales.
Amsterdam-based solar startup Sun.Store tops Sifted’s Future 50 ranking with staggering 4,647% revenue growth. Despite climate tech’s tough funding year, 11 climate-focused companies made the list, just behind B2B SaaS and fintech.
York Space Systems has officially filed paperwork to go public, revealing strong revenue growth tied to Pentagon satellite programs. The company reported $280.9 million in revenue for the first nine months of 2025, up nearly 59% year-over-year.
According to Fortune, two-thirds of companies are still just experimenting with AI rather than implementing it widely. The solution isn’t more technology but investing in people through upskilling and human-centric approaches. Johnson & Johnson has rolled out mandatory AI training for 80,000 employe
Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office initiated $96 million in Amazon, $56 million in Meta, and $77 million in stablecoin issuer Figure Technology last quarter. The famed investor also added a $100 million+ position in emerging markets ETF EEM. Druckenmiller famously bought Nvidia early but
Disney’s channels are back on YouTube TV after a 15-day blackout, the company’s longest carriage dispute ever. But Disney’s annual report warns more blackouts are likely when distribution contracts expire in fiscal year 2026. Media analyst Alan Wolk says these fights will become “commonplace” as the
Cities: Skylines 2 is changing developers after a rocky launch. Colossal Order will hand over development to Paradox’s internal studio Iceflake in 2026. The move comes as the sequel struggles with performance issues and mixed reviews.
Markets face a critical week with Nvidia’s earnings, Fed minutes, and major retail reports all converging. Rate-cut expectations have plunged from 94% to just 43% in a month, pressuring bonds and tech stocks. The VIX is already above 21, signaling potential turbulence ahead.
The Trump family business is partnering with Saudi-backed Dar Global on an 80-villa luxury resort in the Maldives that will use tokenization to attract investors. The announcement comes just before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first Washington visit in seven years. This marks the first t
